Archive for the 'Current Fashion' Category

7 Summer Beauty Horrors

Friday, July 4th, 2008

Hot Weather Horror 7: Brassy Highlights Those gorgeous golden highlights are turning brassy fast. Prevent It: Highlighted hair that’s naturally medium brown or warm blonde is more likely to go coppery. Prevent brassy hues by covering hair with a hat or using styling aides to block the UV rays that cause that brassy color. Damage [...]

7 Summer Beauty Horrors

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

Hot Weather Horror 6: Razor Rash You shaved your bikini line, but now you’ve got a nasty razor rash. Prevent It: Opt for a gel when shaving, and let it sit on skin for a few minutes to soften the hair. Always shave in the direction of hair growth to minimize irritation. Damage Control: Apply [...]

7 Summer Beauty Horrors

Monday, June 30th, 2008

Hot Weather Horror 5: Frizzy Curls The humidity has given you a frizzy ‘fro of epic proportions. Prevent It: The key to avoiding the ‘fro is using a rich leave-in conditioner and keeping hair covered so it won’t expand as it dries. Damage Control: If the frizz has already hit, wet your hands and run [...]

Vanessa Paradis for Miu Miu

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

 Check out Vanessa Paradis’ new Fall 2008 campaign for Miu Miu. She looks hot as a futuristic superhero, but I personally think Ms. Paradis is better suited to boho-chic labels like Sonia Rykiel or the classic Chanel. Not familiar with Vanessa Paradis? She’s the French singer/actress/model keeping Johnny Depp’s feet warm at night. The couple [...]

7 Summer Beauty Horrors

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

Hot Weather Horror 4: Liquid Lipstick You open your lipstick and get a melted mess. Prevent It: If you’re heading to the beach with a cooler for drinks, toss your tube of lipstick in. Or, bring a pot of gloss or a tube with a wand so if it does melt, you can still use [...]

7 Summer Beauty Horrors

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

Hot Weather Horror 3: Blisters  Those strappy sandals look hot, but a night out in them has left you limping from blisters.  Prevent It: An ingenious product called Blister Block by Band-Aid keeps even the cutest shoes from rubbing. Foot powder also works in a pinch. Damage Control: Sanitize a needle with alcohol and pop [...]

7 Summer Beauty Horrors

Sunday, June 22nd, 2008

Hot Weather Horror 2: Sun-Damaged Polish After two days in the sun, you pretty pastel nail polish has turned an ugly yellow. Prevent It: Light pink and beige hues turn yellowish in the sun, to prevent discoloration use a clear top coat formulated to prevent UV rays from altering the color. Also, rub sunscreen over [...]

7 Summer Beauty Horrors

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

 Hot Weather Horror 1: Sunglass Tan You wore sunglasses for protection against the rays and now you’re sporting raccoon eyes. Prevent It: Slather on the sunscreen! SPF 30 your entire face to reduce the amount of sun you’ll get throughout the day. Damage Control: Use a foundation that matches your tanned skin, dab under the [...]

Kate Hudson Models WildAid

Monday, June 16th, 2008

Check out Kate Hudson’s stunning new ad for David Babaii for WildAid, a styling product line featuring natural and renewable ingredients such as volcanic ash, blue algae, and white ginger among many more. And, the products are not only great for your hair, but also great for the environment; they’re free of sulfates, parabens, petrochemicals, [...]

Victoria Goes casual

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

Posh looks refreshingly casual in a black t-shirt, boyfriend (or crazy-hot husband) jeans, and flip-flops while out at Disney with the fam. In her style guide, That Extra Half an Inch, Victoria recommends a basic t-shirt in neutral colors such as black, navy or grey. Pairing this with jeans and cute shoes keeps you looking [...]